A man walking barefoot across the US for climate change awareness was struck and killed

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January 24, 2017 11:02 AM EST

Mark Baumer was doing his part to raise awareness of climate change when he was struck and killed by a car on Saturday.

Baumer, 33, of Providence, R.I., was on day 101 of his cross-country walk when struck near Mossy Head, Florida. He was walking along the shoulder of the road when he was hit and died at the scene, USA Today reported.

Police said alcohol was not involved. Charges are pending against the driver.

I am running across America barefoot in order to save earth from dying from climate change.

Mark Baumer

Baumer's walk began in Providence in October and took him to Ohio before winter weather stalled his progress. He took a bus to Florida to continue his journey in warmer weather.